Monthly Archives: October 2015

Common Ground. Bridging polarities in the ring zone area of Amsterdam

PuiYi Kong

Mentor team: Birgit Hausleitner, Egbert Stolk

The city center of Amsterdam is growing. The Ringzone in particular, will function as the extension of the city center. In this context, the aim is to find a transformation strategy that allows the change of program and change of use of space; a strategy that bridges the urban with suburban, while sustaining existing spatial qualities and catering for needs of user groups.

Migrated Space Contrasts

Andrea Aragone

Mentor team: Egbert Stolk, Birgit Hausleitner

“Migrated Space Contrasts” focuses on the relations between social groups and their everyday life in the public space, understanding the socio-spatial potentials of the public realm through the influential processes that occur between the different communities in the Matonge district of Bruxelles. The research outlines a more socially balanced relation between the contrasting groups through a design that roots in potentials of the social and spatial features of the district.

The purpose of World Habitat Day, October 5th 2015, is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world that we all have the power and the responsibility to shape the future of our cities and towns. This year the United Nations chose the theme ‘Public Spaces for All’ as very relevant for the Habitat Agenda.

Objectives of World Habitat Day 2015

Raise awareness about the need for well designed and managed public spaces and streets.

Great to see that one of the key themes of our research group takes centre stage also for UN Habitat.